CMP Proposes New Line to Double Capacity

A plan by Central Maine Power to upgrade its electrical transmission system brought a number of folks to Augusta Wednesday.CMP wants to build a new transmission line from central Maine to New Hampshire, doubling the capacity of the grid’s backbone.There are a total of 155 opposing parties to the $1,400,000,000 upgrade, according to the associated press.Among them is Gridsolar LLC.They want to build solar generation facilities in communities throughout CMP’s service territory. The public utilities commission plans formal hearings on CMP’s proposal in February.